Overview
This humorous coming-of-age memoir takes readers on a journey from kindergarten through college and beyond, capturing the experiences of a young teacher. Set in Manila, it explores universal themes of friendship, love, school life, academic struggles, and personal triumphs.
A National Bestseller in the Philippines, the book includes lively illustrations by award-winning cartoonist Freely Abrigo, a concept artist for Warner Brothers.
Through candid, warm, and humorous essays, Bob Ong recounts his upbringing in Marcos-era Manila of the 1980s, blending satire and nostalgia with everyday experiences such as:
- Fighting for a seat in a crowded classroom
- Enjoying Nutribuns (UNICEF's nutrient-enriched bread for developing countries)
- Discovering a 20-inch rubber snake in your schoolbag
- Participating in a disastrous school production of Star Wars
- Struggling to adapt to university life
- Gaining new insights as a teacher
Whether you're reminiscing about schooldays in the Philippines or simply looking for an entertaining memoir set against the backdrop of a vibrant Asian city, this book offers humor, heart, and insight.
This book title, The Boy with A Snake in his Schoolbag (A Memoir from Manila (Or Something Like That)), ISBN: 9780804859202, by Bob Ong, Freely Abrigo, published by Tuttle Publishing (September 2, 2025) is available in hardcover. Our minimum order quantity is 25 copies. All standard bulk book orders ship FREE in the continental USA and delivered in 4-10 business days.
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